Home > America Reads > America Reads What is America Reads? Students attend 30 minute read-aloud sessions with a tutor. Students earn prizes. Student registration begins: May 4, 2026. Registration deadline: May 22, 2026. Program dates: June 1-July 23, 2026. Literacy celebrations: July 27-July 30, 2026. America Reads is a FREE program that runs from June 1-July 23, 2026, at all Weber County Library locations and is dedicated to helping school-aged children improve their reading and comprehension skills. Available session dates and times: Monday - Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (*Ogden Valley Branch: Wednesdays and Thursdays only, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.). Student registration begins May 4, 2026. Registration deadline is May 22, 2026 (space is limited and registration is required). At the end of the program, there will be a literacy celebration (July 27-July 30, 2026) with a magic show included, where students will earn a certificate of completion. By May 30, you will be notified by receiving a postcard by mail confirming your child(ren)’s date and time they will attend their weekly reading sessions. If you don’t receive a postcard by May 31, please contact us: 801-337-2646. America Reads Benefits Gives children a solid foundation in literacy. Assists students in becoming proficient readers. Enhances the reading proficiency and self-esteem of kids. Gives kids the one-on-one attention they require to excel in school. Promotes a positive outlook on learning and reading. Literacy Celebration Dates: Main Library: Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. North Branch: Monday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Ogden Valley Branch: Thursday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. Pleasant Valley Branch: Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. Southwest Branch: Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. Volunteers Needed Weber County Library is looking for reading tutors to work one-on-one with elementary school children. A one-time training is required for all tutors to attend prior to participating. More information about volunteering. Registration deadline: May 2, 2026. Why was America Reads founded? In 1996, President Clinton launched the nationwide program America Reads with the goal of ensuring that every kid could read proficiently by the end of the third grade after research had shown that 40% of children were not reading at a basic level. Since that announcement, each summer, the Weber County Library offers the one-on-one tutoring program. The America Reads program is open to all elementary school children in the Weber County area, and is specially designed for children who may need additional help with reading. Research has shown that children who cannot read at grade level by the third grade are unlikely to ever overcome this disadvantage. However, research has also shown that intervention during the first eight years of a child’s life can have a significant positive effect on reading skills. With now over 1,000 students participating each year, the Weber County Library America Reads program provides children with weekly 30 minutes reading sessions with trained volunteers for 8 weeks, during the months of June and July. Children are encouraged to add new words to their vocabulary, read for comprehension, and make use of the library’s many resources at every session. At the end of the tutoring program, students, families and volunteers enjoy a literacy celebration.

Home > America Reads > America Reads Student Registration > America Reads Student Enrollment What is America Reads? Students attend 30 minute read-aloud sessions with a tutor. Students earn prizes. Student registration begins: May 4, 2026. Registration deadline: May 22, 2026. Program dates: June 1-July 23, 2026. Literacy celebrations: July 27-July 30, 2026. Keep your child reading this summer with the America Reads literacy program at the Weber County Library. This FREE 8-week tutoring program is designed to assist students in the Weber County area who have acquired basic reading skills, but need additional practice to improve fluency and reading comprehension. Beginning June 1, your child will be paired with a trained tutor for a weekly 30-minute reading session. Children will earn rewards for their participation in the program. Space is limited and registration is required. Please submit registration by Friday, May 22. America Reads Student Enrollment Student First Name(Required) Student Last Name(Required) Location(Required) Main Library - 2464 Jefferson Ave, Ogden, UT 84401 Pleasant Valley Branch - 5568 Adams Ave, Washington Terrace, UT 84405 North Branch - 475 E 2600 N, North Ogden, UT 84414 Southwest Branch - 209 W 4000 S, Roy, UT 84067 Ogden Valley Branch - 131 S 7400 E, Huntsville, UT 84317 Preferred Session Day(Required) Preferred Session Time(Required) Alternative Session Day(Required) Alternative Session Time(Required) Parent Name(Required) Parent Email(Required) Visit https://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/privacy-notice to view the Weber County Library’s Privacy Notice. Submit America Reads Benefits Gives children a solid foundation in literacy. Assists students in becoming proficient readers. Enhances the reading proficiency and self-esteem of kids. Gives kids the one-on-one attention they require to excel in school. Promotes a positive outlook on learning and reading. Literacy Celebration Dates: Main Library: Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. North Branch: Monday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Ogden Valley Branch: Thursday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. Pleasant Valley Branch: Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. Southwest Branch: Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.

Open up a world of free entertainment, education, and information. Free resources for parents, children, and teachers. Catalog Website Search Hoopla Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you go. All you need is your library card. Learn more Tech Lab Unleash curiosity and creativity! Our Tech Labs invite children and teens to dive into hands-on technology, develop critical thinking skills, and dream big. Explore our upcoming events and discover the perfect opportunity to spark your journey of discovery and imagination today. View Event Series Search the Catalog See all available items in one place, read reviews and get suggestions, put items on hold or check out directly from your device. Learn more Library Events The library offers various events such as: story times, concerts, fitness and educational classes, and book discussions. Click the button below to view all of our events and come see us today. Learn more Stream & Download Electronic media is available all day, every day through the library’s website. All you need is a Weber County Library card and a device. Click the button below to get access to thousands of titles. Learn more Get a Library Card Get a library card and have access to thousands of titles available online or at one of our five locations. Click the button below to find out how you can get a card today. Learn more Just For You Weber County Library provides free resources for children and caregivers. Discover books or check our event page for activities like Discovery Time and STEAM Club. Children Weber County Library provides free resources for teens, including events, digital library, and study spaces. Curated reading lists by grade are available online. Teens Discover your next read and learn new skills at Weber County Library, which offers free events, classes, and resources for various interests and educational needs. Adults Support Your Library Your donations support the library programs, collections, and services you use and love. Give to the library today and get more for yourself and your community! Learn more

Get information and insight into the Children's Summer Reading challenge, and summer activities. Home > Events > Summer Reading > Children's Summer Reading > Summer Reading Children Summer Reading Children's Summer Reading Summer Reading Children Register Summer Reading Children Resources Teen Summer Reading Summer Reading Teen Register Summer Reading Teen Resources Summer Reading Teen Art Summer Reading Teen Art Winners Summer Reading Teen Writing Summer Reading Teen Writing Winners Adult Summer Reading Summer Reading Adult Resources Summer Reading AI Education Summer Reading Adult Activities About the Children's Summer Reading Program Program dates: May 26 - August 8, 2026. This program and all its events are FREE . For ages 0-12. Win prizes for every 14 days you read at home. Participate in summer reading activities starting June 1, 2026 . Children Summer Reading Benefits Eight out of ten studies indicate students who read recreationally out-perform those who don’t, and by the end of 6th grade, children who lose reading skills over the summer are two years behind their classmates (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction). To promote continued reading, children ages 0-12 can participate in this free program. For more information, call 801-337-2639. Here's how the summer reading program works: Win prizes for every 14 days you read or are read to at home once you have registered. Track reading time on your log beginning May 26 and ending August 8. First prizes will be given out beginning June 8. Collect all prizes by August 8. Remember, you must present your log with adult initials to receive your prize! Beginning the week of June 1, join us for summer reading activities. Check out the event calendar for more summer fun! Register Children's Summer Reading Resources Don't know what to read? Check out our list of suggestions that go with the theme, "Unearth A Story."

Home > Events > Summer Reading > Children's Summer Reading > Summer Reading Children Resources > Summer Reading Children's Resources Summer Reading Children's Summer Reading Summer Reading Children Register Summer Reading Children Resources Teen Summer Reading Summer Reading Teen Register Summer Reading Teen Resources Summer Reading Teen Art Summer Reading Teen Art Winners Summer Reading Teen Writing Summer Reading Teen Writing Winners Adult Summer Reading Summer Reading Adult Resources Summer Reading AI Education Summer Reading Adult Activities Come back to this page on May 26 to download the Children’s Summer reading log and reading list. Prefer a printed copy? Stop by any Weber County Library location to pick one up beginning on May 26. Downloadable Resources for Children's Summer Reading English Resources Reading Log – English version Reading List – English version Spanish Resources Reading Log – Spanish version Reading List – Spanish version Check Out the Recommended Reading Lists View All View All View All Reading Log (English) Reading List (English)

Home > Events > Summer Reading > Teen Summer Reading > Summer Reading Teen Writing > Summer Reading Teen Writing Contest Summer Reading Children's Summer Reading Summer Reading Children Register Summer Reading Children Resources Teen Summer Reading Summer Reading Teen Register Summer Reading Teen Resources Summer Reading Teen Art Summer Reading Teen Art Winners Summer Reading Teen Writing Summer Reading Teen Writing Winners Adult Summer Reading Summer Reading Adult Resources Summer Reading AI Education Summer Reading Adult Activities How It Works Welcome to the Teen Summer Writing Contest! This is an amazing opportunity for young writers to showcase their talents in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry and let their creativity shine. Participants will have the opportunity to share their original works and compete with others for prizes. Contest Rules Participants must be between the ages of 12 and 18. Submissions must be original work by the participant. Teens may enter as many times as they would like but can only win twice over the summer. Entries must be typed, no longer than three pages, double spaced, and use font size 12. Entries will not be accepted after July 31, 2026. Entries are judged in two age groups: Ages 12 to 14 and ages 15 to 18. A winner from each age group will be chosen weekly from each of the three genres. Contest Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Teen Writing Contest Entry Form Provide your information and writing contest entry below First name* Last name* Phone Email or Guardian's Email* Confirm Email* Participant's Age* Participant Grade (Fall 2025)* Select your location* Main Library - 2464 Jefferson Ave, Ogden, UT 84401 North Branch - 475 E 2600 N, Ogden, UT 84414 Ogden Valley Branch - 131 S 7400 E, Huntsville, UT 84317 Pleasant Valley Branch - 5568 Adams Ave, Washington Terrace, UT 84405 Southwest Branch - 2039 W 4000 S, Roy, UT 84067 Entry Title* Type of Submission* Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Text of submission Submit Submissions for the Teen Art Contest will open at the start of Summer Reading!

Home > Events > Summer Reading > Teen Summer Reading > Summer Reading Teen Art > Summer Reading Teen Art Contest Summer Reading Children's Summer Reading Summer Reading Children Register Summer Reading Children Resources Teen Summer Reading Summer Reading Teen Register Summer Reading Teen Resources Summer Reading Teen Art Summer Reading Teen Art Winners Summer Reading Teen Writing Summer Reading Teen Writing Winners Adult Summer Reading Summer Reading Adult Resources Summer Reading AI Education Summer Reading Adult Activities Teen Art Contest Entry Form Provide your information and writing contest entry below First name* Last name* Phone* Email or Guardian's Email* Confirm Email* Participant's Age* Participant Grade (Fall 2025)* Select your location* Main Library North Branch Ogden Valley Branch Pleasant Valley Branch Southwest Branch Entry Title* Type of Art* 2D Art 3D Art Handicraft Digital Art Upload your entry Upload File Submit Contest Rules Participants must be between the ages of 12 and 18. Each participant can submit only one piece of artwork. The artwork must be an original creation by the participant; no tracing or AI-generated works will be allowed. Entries must be a minimum of 4x4 inches and a maximum of 12x18 inches. No submissions will be accepted after July 31, 2026. Submissions will be displayed at the Main Library from August 5 - August 30, 2026. Participants will be notified when they can pick up their submission at the end of summer. Submissions will be held for 2 months after participant is notified. The decisions of the judges are final and cannot be appealed. Submissions for the Teen Art Contest are closed for 2025. See you next year! Contest Categories 2D Art: This category includes artworks that are two-dimensional, such as drawings or paintings on a flat surface. 3D Art: This category encompasses artworks that have three dimensions and can be viewed from multiple angles. This can include sculptures, installations, or any form of art that has depth. Only a photo collage of piece will be accepted. Handicraft: This category is for artworks that are handcrafted. This can include but is not limited to pottery, weaving, paper crafts, and more. Only a photo collage of piece will be accepted. Digital Art: This category is for artworks that are created using digital technology. This can include digital paintings, digital illustrations, graphic design pieces, and more. Piece must be either a 2D format, or a photo collage of the work may be submitted. How It Works Welcome to the Teen Art Contest! This is a fantastic opportunity for young artists to showcase their talent. The contest is open to all teenagers, and we are excited to see your creativity. Submitted artwork will be displayed at the Main Library where the public can vote for their favorites and also provides a great platform for young artists to reach a larger audience with their work.

Teen Writing Contest The Teen Summer Writing Contest is an amazing opportunity for young writers to showcase their talents in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry and let their creativity shine. Participants will have the opportunity to share their original works and compete with others for prizes. Submissions accepted June 1st through July 31st. Learn More Home > Events > Summer Reading > Teen Summer Reading > Summer Reading Children's Summer Reading Summer Reading Children Register Summer Reading Children Resources Teen Summer Reading Summer Reading Teen Register Summer Reading Teen Resources Summer Reading Teen Art Summer Reading Teen Art Winners Summer Reading Teen Writing Summer Reading Teen Writing Winners Adult Summer Reading Summer Reading Adult Resources Summer Reading AI Education Summer Reading Adult Activities Summer Reading Teen About the Teen Summer Reading Program Program dates: May 26 - August 8, 2026. Registration begins May 26. This program and all its events are FREE. For ages 12-18. Teens can also participate in the Art and Writing Contests. Color our world at the Weber County Library! Welcome to the Weber County Library's Teen Summer Reading challenge . Registration starts May 26 at all locations and online. Read, write, watch, create, listen, or explore, all summer long to win prizes. Everyone who registers for the FREE Teen Summer Reading Challenge will be entered into a raffle to win gift cards and prizes. Earn more raffle tickets throughout the summer! Register Teen Art Contest The Teen Summer Art Drawing Contest is a fantastic opportunity for young artists to showcase their talent. The contest is open to all teenagers, and we are excited to see your creativity. Submitted artwork will be displayed at the Main Library where the public can vote for their favorites and also provides a great platform for young artists to reach a larger audience with their work. Submissions accepted June 1st through July 31st. Learn More See Winning Writing Contest Entries View Now Check Out the Reading List Don't know what to read? Check out our list of suggestions that go with the theme, "Color Our World." View All

View weekly winners for Weber County Library's Teen Writing Contest. Home > Events > Summer Reading > Teen Summer Reading > Summer Reading Teen Writing Winners > Summer Reading Teen Writing Winners 2025 Summer Reading Children's Summer Reading Summer Reading Children Register Summer Reading Children Resources Teen Summer Reading Summer Reading Teen Register Summer Reading Teen Resources Summer Reading Teen Art Summer Reading Teen Art Winners Summer Reading Teen Writing Summer Reading Teen Writing Winners Adult Summer Reading Summer Reading Adult Resources Summer Reading AI Education Summer Reading Adult Activities Entries are judged in 2 age groups: Ages 12 to 14 and ages 15 to 18. A winner from each age group will be chosen weekly in each of the 3 genres. Winners Ages 12-14 Fiction Pearls, Promises, and Lies Author: Paisley Age: 13 Read More Poetry Believe Your Eyes Author: Peter Age: 13 Read More Week 8 Poetry Sometimes I Feel Like Flying Author: Charley Age: 12 Read More Week 6 Fiction Regina Nihilo Author: Rose Age: 13 Read More Week 6 Nonfiction Watts In You Food Author: Oriola Age: 12 Read More Week 6 Fiction To the Boys Author: Addy Age: 12 Read More Week 5 Nonfiction The Amazing Brown Bats Author: Kennadee Age: 13 Read More Week 5 Fiction The Lantern's Omen Author: Isabel Age: 14 Read More Week 4 Poetry Candle Author: Samantha Age: 13 Read More Week 4 Fiction Hope exists Author: Brooklyn Age: 13 Read More Week 3 Fiction Never ending house of horrors Author: Brooklyn Age: 13 Read More Week 3 Poetry Sun haiku Author: Layla Age: 12 Read More Week 3 Nonfiction Hedgehog supplies Author: Ellie Age: 12 Read More Week 2 Fiction James is Gone Author: Collin Age: 14 Read More Week 2 Poetry My Armor Author: Alyssa Age: 12 Read More Week 1 Fiction The Witch's Deal Author: Charley Age: 12 Read More Week 1 Poetry Professions Author: Ashleigh Age: 14 Read More Winners Ages 15-18 Poetry Steps of time Author: Peyton Age: 16 Read More Fiction Silence's First Explosion Author: Elin Age: 15 Read More Week 8 Poetry I Hate the Sunset Tonight Author: Presley Age: 15 Read More Week 8 Fiction Chains Only to be Unlocked Author: Anna Age: 15 Read More Week 8 Fiction In Charge Author: Addie Age: 16 Read More Week 7 Poetry Haiku Number Twelve Author: Kensley Age: 15 Read More Week 6 Fiction The Haunting Of My Past Author: Olivia Age: 16 Read More Week 6 Poetry The Sailor Author: Hennah Age: 17 Read More Week 6 Nonfiction What They Don’t Tell You Before Getting Diabetes Author: Melodee Age: 15 Read More Week 5 Poetry Preserving Beauty Author: Aspen Age: 15 Read More Week 5 Fiction Malthus Author: Gavin Age: 16 Read More Week 4 Fiction How to be the Perfect Ex Author: Melodee Age: 15 Read More Week 4 Poetry Prion Diseases Author: Shane Age: 17 Read More Week 3 Fiction The Fairy Waltz Author: Brylee Age: 17 Read More Week 3 Poetry The sense of joy Author: Aspen Age: 15 Read More Week 2 Fiction Eclipse Author: Addisen Age: 15 Read More Week 2 Poetry Spawn Author: Shane Age: 17 Read More Week 1 Poetry Graduation Author: Milo Age: 16 Read More Week 1 Fiction Look to the North Author: Charis Age: 15 Read More

Home > Events > Summer Reading > Teen Summer Reading > Summer Reading Teen Art Winners > Summer Reading Teen Art Winners Summer Reading Children's Summer Reading Summer Reading Children Register Summer Reading Children Resources Teen Summer Reading Summer Reading Teen Register Summer Reading Teen Resources Summer Reading Teen Art Summer Reading Teen Art Winners Summer Reading Teen Writing Summer Reading Teen Writing Winners Adult Summer Reading Summer Reading Adult Resources Summer Reading AI Education Summer Reading Adult Activities Check out these amazing winning entries for our 2025 Teen Summer Art Contest. Thank you to all who participatedvb!

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